Continuous professional development for MCI alumni — amplifying alumni innovations and entrepreneurs.
Phase 4 of the Next-Gen Journalist Program.
The MCI Alumni Program keeps fellows connected long after their cohort ends. It backs alumni-led startups, brokers cross-border collaborations, and runs the master-class programming that turns alumni into thought-leader brands.
A media van that takes practical journalism skilling programs to students in over 17 universities in Uganda.
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An annual gathering of media experts designing the future of journalism in Uganda.
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Nurtures young journalists as leaders and promotes solutions-based journalism for social change.
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Most MCI projects accept journalists, students, newsroom leaders, and partner organisations who fit the cohort profile. Where applications are open, the "Visit project" button above links to the live form.
MCI Alumni Program sits under Skilling Next-Gen Journalists, one of six interlocking pillars. The pillar shapes its design, partners, and outcomes.
MCI projects are supported by a coalition of philanthropic funders, intergovernmental partners, and earned revenue. Specific funder credits are listed on the "Visit project" site or available on request.
MCI Alumni Program is one of dozens of MCI initiatives. Funders, newsrooms, and partners — we'd love to hear from you.